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Luai

OriginArabic
Meaning"shield; protector"

About Luai

Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas chose the name Luai for their Dubai-born son — a perfect mini name with cross-cultural appeal.

Luai hits on several international name trends, including Lu- names and Traveling Lite choices — sleek, four-letter names that end in I.

At last count, Luai was given to fewer than five baby boys in the US. Luay, the more common variation of the name, was used for eight boys in 2022.

Pronounced LOO-ah-ee.

As of October 2026, Luai ranked #13160 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9700 in 1994.

Editor's take: The name Luai is a boy's name meaning "shield; protector".

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